Rajasthan Weather: Severe Rainfall and Hailstorms Disrupt Agriculture, Orange Alert Issued for Bhairathpur Heavy rainfall and hailstorms have wreaked havoc across Rajasthan, with the state experiencing intense weather conditions that have left crops and infrastructure damaged. The situation has prompted authorities to issue warnings, as the monsoon-like activity is expected to persist for the next four days. On April 4, heavy rain and hailstorms battered several districts, including Kota, Gangapur City, Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Bikaner, and Jaisalmer. In Kota and Gangapur City, the hailstones, described as "white blankets," covered farmlands, roads, and surrounding areas, causing significant damage. In Sri Ganganagar’s Padminapur, rainfall reached 11.5 millimeters, while dust-laden winds in Churu’s Saradshahr disrupted daily activities. Jaipur remained under cloudy skies throughout the day. The sudden shift in weather, attributed to an active western disturbance, has affected northern and eastern parts of the state most severely. Farmers report that the intensity of the hailstorms is rare, with some describing it as the strongest in years. The damage to crops, particularly in regions where winter sowing is underway, has raised concerns among agricultural communities. A new orange alert has been issued for Bhairathpur and surrounding areas for April 5, warning of light to moderate rainfall, strong winds of 40-50 km/h, and localized hailstorms. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) advises residents to stay alert and seek shelter during thunderstorms. Further rain is expected on April 6, with a fresh western disturbance likely to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to parts of Jodhpur and Bikaner.#rajasthan #india_metropolitan_department #kota #gangapur_city #sri_ganganagar
